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“Simply wonderful!”

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“Our first time in the Dales and we loved our week roaming across the countryside. Very impressed with Sykes Cottages but even more impressed with the outstanding quality of this accommodation.
We were welcomed by Roger on arrival who was friendly, thorough and informative..........he even helped us to unpack. Thank you.
This property is beautiful, spacious, well appointed and equipped. Value for money, excellent. We couldn't believe additional cleaning materials, toilet rolls, ...............
The wood burner is a first for us and we loved it!
The outside space is impressive too.”

Er-Jill, Bridge Of Weir, United Kingdom, October 2016

“Relaxing Holiday with friends”

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“Delightful, comfortable cottage. Owners helpful and friendly and the location superb. Wonderful to see the horses going through village up to the gallops every day. Thoroughly enjoyed our week at the gate house and the area around Middleham has some great scenic rides out.”

Chaney650, Norwich, United Kingdom, July 2015

“Outstanding rental”

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“The Gatehouse was a little treasure - and provided a true home from home for us. We were greeted by the owners on arrival with a complete walk through the cottage and who explained everything about the place. The location is excellent - literally a few feet from Middleham main square yet so absolutely private and nice to have the car parked off-road. The owners were particularly friendly and shared great advice on where to eat, the local amenities and the 'not-to-be-missed' sites. If any advice was needed they were only next door and also helped in our visit to Jervaulx Abbey in East Witton so we could explore the wonderful grounds and take the 'short' walk home to the Gatehouse. The village is home to many racehorse stables so it was lovely to see the horses being ridden in the mornings to their daily warm-up run on The Gallops; it's not everyday you get to see racehorses at such close quarters. With so much to see and do in the near vicinity, our planned trip to York had to be skipped. Which is good news really as we will have to return again! For us, there will only be one place to stay - The Gatehouse. Highly recommend and one of the nicest cottages we have ever rented either in the UK or abroad.”

“The cottage was lovely and clean with a great location and the owners were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend staying here”

Mrs Carrick, Hull, October 2016

“Rodger was very nice and helpful with local information. The Cottage was brilliant and being in a village made all he difference for us. As we were pretty central we could get out and about without too much driving.”

Mr Parsons, Southampton, September 2016

“A lovely cottage in a superb location. The lovely courtyard is a sun trap. The owner was very helpful.”

Miss Barnes, St. Neots, May 2016

“A lovely holiday cottage that was warm, cosy and very centrally located for touring the Yorkshire Dales.”

Mrs Poyser, DERBY, March 2016

“An excellent cottage in a lovely central area, with plenty of private parking.”

Mrs Lambert, Hull, November 2015

“Enjoying The Gatehouse and its high standard of accommodation was an important part of the holiday. There were many places to visit a short car journey away and lovely walks from the property and in the surrounding countryside.”

Mrs Batcheler, Waterlooville, September 2015

“Middleham is a wonderful spot for a holiday. The people were welcoming, the food was great and our hosts were very helpful as we planned our daily activities. I hope we can go back again soon.”

Mrs Logan, NASHVILLE, August 2015

“Liked the friendliness of the owners and staying in their lovely comfortable cottage. This is a lovely scenic area with lots of good drives nearby.”

Features

The property

An outstanding, stone-built, semi-detached cottage, a former gatehouse located just off the main market square in Middleham, famous for its horse racing connections.

Bright and stylish throughout, this fully renovated Middleham cottage is perfect for a romantic holiday or family break.

With an unusual but effective upside down layout, this Dales cottage features a spacious first floor sitting room with lovely views, a cosy woodburner and solid wood floor, making it a cosy, homely space to watch the changing seasons outside, whilst tucked up in front of the roaring fire.

The ground floor boasts a beautiful modern kitchen with dining area, and two delightful bedrooms, both with stylish en-suite facilities.

This is a first-class Middleham holiday home for those wishing to get away from it all and enjoy fine country living and beautiful walks, including the nearby Gallops and Penhill.

The amenities of Middleham are on your doorstep, and include excellent old pubs and local restaurants, as well as a well-stocked general store, and the historic castle, just a two-minute walk.

The nearby village of West Witton boasts an award-winning gastropub and is well worth a visit.

Explore nearby Bolton Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was held captive, visit the famous Aysgarth Falls or take a ride on the Wensleydale Railway.

A superb Middleham cottage, ideal for a romantic break, a touring base to explore Wensleydale, or somewhere to just relax and enjoy the many delights of this ever-popular area.

Amenities

Logs only inc. in rent for stove from start of October to end of March

Bed linen and towels inc. in rent

Off road parking for 2 cars

Enclosed courtyard garden with patio and furniture

Sorry, no pets and no smoking

Shop 2 mins walk, pub 1 min walk

Note: Only logs are provided for the stove from October to March

Firelighters and kindling can be purchased locally

Outside of these months guests must provide their own logs, firelighters and kindling.

About the location

MIDDLEHAM

Leyburn 2.5 miles; Richmond 12 miles.

The attractive Wensleydale town of Middleham is renowned for its history and race horses. Much of the history is bound up with its Norman castle, which dates from 1190 and has a castle keep second in size only to the Tower of London. The horses are a great sight as they make their way to the gallops every morning. The pretty market square is partially cobbled and offers a range of shops, pubs and places to eat. The bustling market town of Leyburn is just a short drive away offering a variety of great shops and pubs, or why not take some time to explore The Forbidden Corner, a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers and surprises set amidst 4 acres of grounds, providing a fun day out for all the family? All in all a superb base for exploring Wensleydale and all within easy driving distance of York, the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales and Heritage Coast.